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Why does everyone insist I'm crazy????? started by SomedayMom (8/20/04 at 8:52pm)	My sister told me that you don't get a trophy for not having... 8/29/04 at 8:36pm by amyjeans	19	665
Another Book Thread... started by BabyOsMommy (8/29/04 at 11:36am)	I like to recommend both Birthing From Within and Ina May's... 8/29/04 at 6:32pm by doctorjen	6	275
How many c-sections is the max that docs will let you have? started by CortLong (8/26/04 at 7:33pm)	It depends on the OB. But more and more I hear OB's telling... 8/28/04 at 11:11pm by crazy_eights	9	440
diarrhea before labor? started by MommytoTwo (8/26/04 at 7:56pm)	I didnt have it before or during labor. 8/27/04 at 11:51am by Mom2baldie	8	380
5 mo PP and still sore, need advice (warning very descriptive) started by Electra375 (8/24/04 at 2:05pm)	My son will be 5 months old tomorrow and I can honestly say... 8/27/04 at 10:17am by Tiggs	11	489
WHAT is this feeling ??? started by LizaBear (8/26/04 at 4:16pm)	I had a lot of that with my last labor. Lasted a couple of... 8/27/04 at 1:15am by Angierae	2	233
Question about the "baby blues" started by mamapajama (8/25/04 at 9:21pm)	I agree with Amy. 8/26/04 at 10:25pm by Artisan	3	200
Question about checking my cervix myself. started by LizaBear (8/26/04 at 4:22pm)	Good luck!!!!! 8/26/04 at 5:28pm by Glittergal	5	237
Stripping of membranes? started by MommytoTwo (8/26/04 at 4:25pm)	40 weeks is an average. I would wait until you are 40 weeks... 8/26/04 at 4:31pm by Marsupialmom	2	236
Cervix dilation w/out exam? started by amyjeans (8/24/04 at 10:21pm)	my midwives used this line while in labor with ds. I thought... 8/26/04 at 4:16pm by Victorian	13	600
intercourse / orgasm to bring on labor started by MommytoTwo (8/26/04 at 3:26pm)	Definitely. Solo sex with an orgasm can really help. The... 8/26/04 at 3:33pm by pamamidwife	1	247
SIL says she'd rather have a c-section then go through vaginal birth!!! started by Alvenchrst (8/23/04 at 7:51pm) 1 2	(no title) 8/26/04 at 2:51pm by Alvenchrst	21	659
C-sections in China--Today's Wall Street Journal started by mnnice (8/26/04 at 10:05am)	Today's WSJ had an very interesting article about C-sections... 8/26/04 at 10:05am by mnnice	0	226
mucus plug? started by MommytoTwo (8/25/04 at 7:11pm)	A mucus plug can come out up to 4 weeks prior to delivery. It... 8/25/04 at 11:00pm by mclisa	6	338
Birth Story in 100 pictures started by lilgsmommy (8/22/04 at 5:17am)	That made me cry. OMG, what a powerful birth story! 8/25/04 at 6:37pm by laurata	9	603
Postpartum "doula" gift ideas started by bradleybrat (8/24/04 at 1:22pm)	chinese takeout, no MSG sigg water thermos a great book to... 8/25/04 at 10:27am by georgia	3	277
Question about feeling your own cervix. Important! started by 3_opihi (8/23/04 at 3:29am)	Mine is very soft and I could, if I could get a second finger... 8/24/04 at 10:05pm by Mamid	7	400
need ideas for placenta planting ceremony started by rainbowmoon (8/24/04 at 11:36am)	Oh, it's not a plantmommy original! I think, iirc, it's an old... 8/24/04 at 9:28pm by plantmommy	7	333
Before I call the midwife, please tell me if this is normal started by Artisan (8/24/04 at 2:37pm)	I talked to my MW, who said it sounded within the range of... 8/24/04 at 8:30pm by Artisan	7	367
What is birth to you? started by nova22 (8/17/04 at 6:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by nova22 I have heard birth... 8/24/04 at 5:51pm by KiwiZ	10	322
Does anyone feel wistful about being done with the experience? started by Artisan (7/26/04 at 1:49pm)	I also really miss being pregnant. DD is almost 7 weeks now... 8/24/04 at 4:47pm by calla lily	17	461
belt for postpartum days? started by rumi (8/24/04 at 12:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by my~hearts~light It kinda hold the... 8/24/04 at 2:54pm by chow46	6	212
"postpartum doula" gifts ideas started by bradleybrat (8/24/04 at 1:50pm)	-Foot lotion (I enjoyed seeing my feet after giving the birth... 8/24/04 at 2:07pm by Raven	1	189
Unassisted birth started by zonapellucida (8/21/04 at 4:14pm)	Great, so basically unassisted births are illegal here too!... 8/24/04 at 1:46pm by thepeach80	10	1,290
need some encouragement started by mommyschiff (8/22/04 at 7:04pm)	I think I have finally come to understand what people mean by... 8/23/04 at 4:41pm by mommyschiff	5	312
Hospital birth and taking placenta? started by broodymama (8/22/04 at 9:03am)	Wow, looks like it really depends on where you live, I hope my... 8/22/04 at 7:13pm by broodymama	10	307
Retained Placenta started by violet (8/22/04 at 3:50pm)	ok.. the first blob was probably part of the retained... 8/22/04 at 5:52pm by Mamid	2	297
Anyone know anything about STDs and vaginal vs. cesarians? -m- started by Gendenwitha (8/22/04 at 5:51am)	The only reason to have a csec with venereal warts is if the... 8/22/04 at 3:17pm by DalaiMama	4	610
Lochia question started by Jennifer H (8/12/04 at 3:20pm)	I had my baby 8 days ago and am in the same boat. Bright red.... 8/22/04 at 3:17pm by mamapajama	2	245
Today is my due date started by MommytoTwo (8/21/04 at 1:35pm)	Birth is in the air! How exciting! Sending beautiful birthing... 8/22/04 at 12:00pm by Raven	4	202
how dialated were you... started by MommytoTwo (8/18/04 at 9:44pm) 1 2	I had preterm labor so not sure if my answer counts: 1 cm at... 8/22/04 at 10:28am by USAmma	23	600
Poll: Was your 2nd labor shorter than your first? started by KiwiZ (8/20/04 at 10:42pm) 1 2	First labor was 6 hrs 10 minutes from first contraction to... 8/22/04 at 12:13am by doctorjen	29	700
midwife's records are inaccurate...should I do anything? started by Milk-Fairy (7/24/04 at 2:11am) 1 2	This is to address the original poster-- Is this center... 8/22/04 at 12:06am by lorijds	25	1,254
Woohoo! Triplet girls born today! started by Elphaba (8/19/04 at 2:04pm)	to the world little girls!::! 8/21/04 at 3:33pm by applejuice	4	361
bloody show/water breaking question started by Brisen (8/19/04 at 12:38pm)	Congratulations on the !! 8/21/04 at 2:28pm by BeHereNow	6	628
Natural Induction Methods? started by JodiM (8/16/04 at 9:52pm)	Yay! She had her baby! Look at her siggy. 8/21/04 at 2:10am by 4under6	16	697
Peri Bottles started by mama2annabelle (8/19/04 at 11:53pm)	I got mine from the hospital. Try calling your local drug... 8/20/04 at 11:33pm by Tiggs	6	311
Need GBS info started by mommyschiff (8/13/04 at 3:09pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by obnurse My feelings about... 8/19/04 at 11:46pm by tuffykenwell	40	1,033
Wow... Micropreemie started by Geofizz (8/19/04 at 12:53pm)	They had a picture and article in today's paper here.... 8/19/04 at 4:49pm by Irishmommy	2	500
considering a doula who needs birth experience started by blessed2bamommie (8/16/04 at 1:05pm)	Kristin, perhas it would help if you sent out letters of did a... 8/19/04 at 1:41pm by ldsapmom	13	606
cervix question started by MommytoTwo (8/18/04 at 9:51pm)	I never could find my cervix after the beginning of my second... 8/18/04 at 11:37pm by stafl	1	223
Too much information? (Is prenatal ultrasound really a good thing?) started by eilonwy (7/20/04 at 10:56am) 1 2	I'm not sure how I feel about this. I had pretty much decided... 8/18/04 at 8:42pm by Pam_and_Abigail	24	1,107
Signs started by bwylde (8/8/04 at 5:54pm)	:LOL That's a good idea, myrhhmaid! Fortunately there've only... 8/18/04 at 7:25pm by bwylde	8	362
Positive words and thoughts PLEASE ADD MORE! started by amyjeans (8/11/04 at 1:43pm)	These helped me the most: In early labor: "You are going to... 8/18/04 at 7:06pm by Angierae	15	425
How did your labor start? started by MommytoTwo (8/16/04 at 3:44pm)	Darn it!!! There you go turning it into the type of experience... 8/18/04 at 3:56pm by orangebird	16	1,383
Looking for stories of birth outside the U.S. started by MidnightCafe (8/16/04 at 11:47am)	Just thought I'd let you know I used the story "Your Sister... 8/18/04 at 10:49am by MidnightCafe	6	238
discharge question - sorry TMI started by MommytoTwo (8/18/04 at 12:09am)	there doesnt appear to be any mucus - just watery blood. Still... 8/18/04 at 10:13am by MommytoTwo	4	320
Is there anything one can do to encourage baby to stay IN as long as possible? started by MomInCalifornia (8/16/04 at 2:42pm)	I don't know if I can find it, but I've read that not getting... 8/18/04 at 1:01am by thepeach80	8	290
Question for midwifes started by Lisashepp (8/18/04 at 12:21am)	I am 16W1D today and the last week or so I have been having... 8/18/04 at 12:21am by Lisashepp	0	195
dilation question started by plantmommy (8/16/04 at 9:29am)	The cervix is like a tube, there is a internal os and an... 8/17/04 at 8:59pm by milkfor2	2	208